Serving 876 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mesquite Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesquite Trails Elementary School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesquite Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesquite Trails Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4147 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesquite Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Mesquite Trails Elementary School is ranked #4147 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mesquite Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Mesquite Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topaz Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mesquite Trails Elementary School?
876 students attend Mesquite Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mesquite Trails Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesquite Trails Elementary School?
Mesquite Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mesquite Trails Elementary School offer ?
Mesquite Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mesquite Trails Elementary School part of?
Mesquite Trails Elementary School is part of Hesperia Unified School District.
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